Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

However, the destination of travel is also important as helminths have distinct geographical distribution. Hospitalization for travel-related illness are around 10% for both VFR and tourists (Leuthard 2015) Multiple studies have reported the most common travel infections in various countries.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 23, 2024

An inciting event will typically push them over the edge into BRASH syndrome: Dehydration Hypotension from sepsis or another condition GI illness Dosage increase of a chronic medication (e.g., 2020 Aug;59(2):216-223. The key is a patient who is on an AV nodal blocker and who has some sort of risk factor for renal insufficiency.

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Shock Dehydration Sepsis EKG/ECG 87

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021), the incidence of IPD reached its lowest level in 20 years. Reviews and opinion articles Use of POCUS for the assessment of dehydration in pediatric patients-a narrative review. 2023 Dec 12 Pediatric Sepsis Diagnosis, Management, and Sub-phenotypes. Musolino AM, et al. Eur J Pediatr.

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Oftentimes, it can be an indication of pain, infection, distress, anxiety, dehydration, or the first sign of sepsis. Published September 16, 2020. The inverse is also true; what’s normal for most may be significantly abnormal for that patient and be the first red flag. One commonly used example is tachycardia.

Sexual Assault 98

Sexual Assault Teamwork Outcomes Dehydration 98

EMDocs

JULY 29, 2023

September 9, 2020. Other bacterial causes include anaerobic oral flora, Strep viridans, E. Other bacterial causes include anaerobic oral flora, Strep viridans, E. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery: official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons. 2002;60(4):446-448. doi:10.1053/joms.2002.31234

EMS 71

EMS Dehydration Ultrasounds Emergency Department 71

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

2020 Feb 12;10(1):2470. smoke, high ozone levels, smog) Asthma/reactive airway disease (RAD) Diagnostic criteria 7,8 Respiratory symptoms +/- fever (at least 38.0 C or 100.4 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1 mg/kg, max 4 mg per dose q20-30min) or hydromorphone (0.01-0.02

Pediatrics 75

Pediatrics EMS Dehydration Hospitals 75

Mind The Bleep

MAY 12, 2023

These include infection & sepsis, GI bleeding, dehydration, AKI, alcohol consumption, constipation, and certain medications. 2020 Mar;5(3):245-66. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-321790. Epub 2020 Oct 16. On Day 3 (i.e. 48 hours later) albumin is administered at 1g/kg. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010 Feb;12(1):1-6.

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Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Resuscitation Administration 52